Princeton,
NJ
About Princeton
Princeton University is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton was founded in 1746. The college enrolls around 8,478 students a year, including 5,321 undergraduate students.
Princeton Acceptance Rate 2022
Around 4% of applicants get into Princeton each year. In 2022, 37,601 students applied to Princeton and 1,647 were admitted.
| Princeton University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 4% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
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College Info
Princeton Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Princeton is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Princeton is Mar 1.
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Princeton University is a member of the Coalition for College.
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Princeton ACT Scores
ACT Range
33 - 35
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
33 to 35
33 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Princeton is 34. Students with an ACT score of 35 and above have a good chance of getting into Princeton. Students with an ACT score that falls between 33 and 35 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 33 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Princeton SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1470 - 1560
Math SAT Range
740 - 800
Reading SAT Range
720 - 770
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1560 and Above
1470 to 1560
1470 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Princeton students is 1501. Applicants with SAT scores of 1560 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Princeton, while applicants with SAT scores between 1470 to 1560 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1470 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Princeton.
Princeton Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$75,240
In State$75,240
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Princeton is like? There are approximately 8,478 students enrolled at Princeton, including 5,321 undergraduate students and 3,157 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 19% percent are from NJ and 81% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time19%
In State81%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,478
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
4%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$56,010
Out-of-State
$56,010
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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